DestinationsTaj Mahal Visitor Guide: Tickets, Timings & Travel Tips
Practical guide to Taj Mahal for Pakistanis: tickets, best time, visa, travel from PK. Sourced.
Jun 20, 2026·10 min read
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Ali Raza
Senior Travel Writer
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Lahore-based writer chasing sunrises across Pakistan's north — from Hunza's apricot orchards to the Deosai plains. I write the budget-travel guides I wish I'd had on my first trip up the Karakoram Highway.
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Destinations
DestinationsSwanbourne Beach, Perth: A Visitor's Guide to WA's Dune-Backed Coast
A practical guide to Swanbourne Beach in Perth, Western Australia — how to get there, the best time to swim, dog-friendly sand, safety tips, and a nearby-beaches mini-itinerary.
Jun 11, 2026·10 min read
DestinationsBest Coral Reefs in the World: A Snorkelling & Diving Guide
From the Great Barrier Reef and Raja Ampat to the easy-to-reach Red Sea and Pakistan's own Astola Island, a guide to the world's best coral reefs — with seasons, access and conservation tips.
Feb 18, 2026·11 min read
DestinationsHot Springs in Bosnia and Herzegovina: A Thermal Spa Travel Guide
A guide to Bosnia's geothermal hot springs and banja spa towns — Ilidža, Banja Vrućica, Fojnica, Olovo and more — with costs, best time to visit and visa tips for Pakistani travellers.
Dec 25, 2025·11 min read
DestinationsThe Best Museums in the World: A Practical Visitor's Guide
A practical guide to 12 of the world's best museums — from the Louvre and the new Grand Egyptian Museum to Lahore — with tickets, timing, getting there and how to plan a museum trip.
Nov 20, 2025·11 min read
Travel GuidesKarnataka Weather & the Best Time to Visit: A Season-by-Season Guide
Karnataka's coast, Deccan plateau and Western Ghats hills each peak in a different season. Here's a month-by-month climate guide and the best time to visit.
Sep 15, 2025·10 min read
DestinationsBest Beaches in Turkey: A Guide to the Turquoise & Aegean Coasts
Best beaches Turkey guide for Pakistanis with sources.
Aug 11, 2025·11 min read
Travel Tips10 Travel Photography Tips That Will Transform Your Instagram
Take your travel photos from ordinary to extraordinary! Learn professional photography techniques using just your smartphone — no expensive equipment needed.
Jun 27, 2025·7 min read
Food & CultureTop 10 Halal Restaurants in Istanbul You Must Try
Istanbul is a food lover's paradise! Discover the best halal restaurants serving authentic Turkish cuisine, from street food gems to rooftop dining with Bosphorus views.
May 15, 2025·10 min read
DestinationsNorthern Pakistan's Quiet Spots: 8 Places Worth the Drive
Discover Pakistan's best-kept secrets in the north from Attabad Lake to Deosai. Practical guide for Pakistanis: how to reach, best season, costs, safety.
Apr 23, 2025·12 min read
Community posts
Visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: what no one told me before I went
A first-person account of visiting Abu Dhabi's Grand Mosque as a Pakistani traveller — the dress code reality, the best time to go, and why it moved me to tears.
Jun 16, 2026
My first Dubai desert safari: dune bashing, camels and a sky full of stars
A first-timer's hour-by-hour account of an evening desert safari from Dubai — the dune bashing nerves, the camel ride, the BBQ under the stars, and what it really cost in PKR.
Jun 16, 2026
How I did 7 days in Istanbul on a real Pakistani budget — flights, food and all
A teacher from Karachi breaks down a full week in Istanbul — direct flights, a Sultanahmet guesthouse, Istanbulkart hacks and exactly what it cost in PKR.
Jun 14, 2026
Island hopping from Phuket: how I picked the right tours and avoided the crowds
A first-person guide to Phuket's island-hopping tours for Pakistani travellers — Phi Phi, James Bond Island and the Similans, with real prices and crowd-beating tips.
Jun 9, 2026